About Crystal Lake Cabin
Number of accommodations: 1
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Parking
Parking and Transport
- Parking
Water Access
- Boat Ramp
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001, Loop: AREA CRYSTAL LAKE CABIN
Site Details
Reviews (26)
What Guests Are Saying
The cabin was clean, rodent-free, and featured a nice fireplace and propane stove, making it comfortable despite rainy weather. While the view of the campground was less than ideal and the surrounding area needed maintenance, the outdoor well provided good water for washing dishes. Overall, it was a quiet and enjoyable stay.
What Guests Are Saying
The cabin was clean, rodent-free, and featured a nice fireplace and propane stove, making it comfortable despite rainy weather. While the view of the campground was less than ideal and the surrounding area needed maintenance, the outdoor well provided good water for washing dishes. Overall, it was a quiet and enjoyable stay.
Review Summary
LeaAnn T
VerifiedSeptember 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA CRYSTAL LAKE CABIN
Our second time there and we loved it!
Carmen T
VerifiedSeptember 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA CRYSTAL LAKE CABIN
Nice cabin to stay in. It was clean and rodent free when we stayed there. There was water outside, but we weren't sure if it was safe to drink. It was nice to have for washing dishes though. The propane lights were nice. It rained the whole time we were there, so the propane stove and fireplace were good to have. I think the only thing we didn't like was the view out the front is of the campground. It was very quiet when we were there.
Gary B
VerifiedAugust 7, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA CRYSTAL LAKE CABIN
The cabin was disappointing since it was to recently had maintenance and repairs. The area around the cabin could not be enjoyed as the weeds and grass had not been mown and were high.
A few campers drove down the cabin driveway thinking they could just take firewood which disturbed any chance of privacy.
JAMES G
VerifiedJuly 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA CRYSTAL LAKE CABIN
There is a great well with water outside the cabin.
Fireplace is awesome
Timothy S
VerifiedFebruary 6, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA CRYSTAL LAKE CABIN
Wonderful time in nature without another soul around for miles. Beautiful country!
Laura N
VerifiedJuly 6, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA CRYSTAL LAKE CABIN
wonderful cabin - spacious, clean, nice propane stove. Deer visit in the evening.
James L
VerifiedJune 27, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA CRYSTAL LAKE CABIN
Always a pleasure to go up there and spend time. We’ve gone every year for the past 3 years and plan on keep going. Hopefully our kids keep it going as long as we can.
Abby K
VerifiedJanuary 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA CRYSTAL LAKE CABIN
I really love doing winter trips to this cabin. It's always pretty and peaceful. This year we skied in with very good snow conditions. The cabin was clean and comfortable with stacked wood ready to use. This is my 5th rental over the years and for the first time someone had completely turned off the propane furnace, which is a no-no. So the cabin was very cold for a few hours until we could get it started again and heated back up. After that we enjoyed warm drinks and good conversation. Love the new lazy boy chair they put in the cabin - It's very comfortable next to the fireplace! It's a 7 mile ski in with a bit over 1,000ft to climb, but a fun workout and then a safe comfortable place to stay.
Jade L
VerifiedOctober 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA CRYSTAL LAKE CABIN
Solid cabin two entryways two bunks one futon and nice hardwood floors. Cabin has a gas stove/ oven and wood stove For heat.
Karen F
VerifiedAugust 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA CRYSTAL LAKE CABIN
I was tall enough to reach the shutters covering the windows, but others might have a problem. If some slabs were installed below the windows, it might help. Also, the barrier at the road was a little difficult to move.
Sometimes that kind of problem is solved with a post and wheel at the center.
Location Crystal Lake Cabin
Address:
109 Central Ave. P.O. Box 484
Stanford, MT, 59479
United States
From Lewistown, drive west on Montana Highway 200/US 87 for about 8 miles. Turn left (south) on Crystal Lake Road. Continue south, following the well-signed directions to the lake for 20 miles. At the "T" junction, turn left and continue on to Crystal Lake. The last 6 miles is paved and mostly a single lane.
On December 1, the paved section is gated, and access beyond the gate is by snowmobile, skis, snowshoes or hiking only.
The campground is accessible via Montana Highway 200/US 87, located approximately 8 miles east in Lewistown.
Latitude & Longitude: 46.7919 / -109.512
Elevation: 1857 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check out time
11AM
General
- You need a combination code for the cabin and the gate. Please ensure that your confirmation letter contains the combination code.
- The gate at the Forest Boundary is locked annually from December 1 through June 2, and access during the locked period is by snowshoe, snowmobile, cross country ski or a hike
- There is no water, electricity or dump station at the cabin
- Cell phone service is minimal
- No campers or other types of camping units are allowed at the cabin site; parking is limited to one vehicle; excess vehicles may be parked at either the Ice Caves Trailhead or Grand View Picnic Area
- The site is a Pack In/Pack Out facility; guests must bring garbage bags and remove all trash
- Pets are not allowed in the cabin at any time, but can be kept outside in a kennel or on a six-foot or less leash. Users are responsible for removing all pet food and droppings from rental site prior to departure.
- For more information please call the Judith Ranger District in Stanford, Montana at (406) 566-2292
- Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
